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Steam in the North: Railways in the 1960s Across the North of England
Richard Gaunt
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Description for Steam in the North: Railways in the 1960s Across the North of England
Paperback. In the last few years of steam power on the British railway network, Richard Gaunt was taking photographs across the north of England showing not only the locomotives but the varied and dramatic surroundings they worked in. These beautiful images bring the past to life - for those who remember that era and those with more general interests. Num Pages: 112 pages, 198 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEY; 3JJPK; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 248 x 9. Weight in Grams: 336.
With dramatic and previously unpublished images, Steam in the North: Railways in the 1960s across the North of England is more than just a book of record. It places an emphasis on what it felt like to be there - the emotions, sounds and impressions that this poignant period triggered. Also included are recollections of the challenges faced by enthusiasts ranging from the discouraging attitudes of railway staff to the hair-raising experiences of the ambitious hitchhiker. Complementing the author's previous books on steam power in the North East, this book covers the Midland and West Coast mainlines, as well as ... Read more
With dramatic and previously unpublished images, Steam in the North: Railways in the 1960s across the North of England is more than just a book of record. It places an emphasis on what it felt like to be there - the emotions, sounds and impressions that this poignant period triggered. Also included are recollections of the challenges faced by enthusiasts ranging from the discouraging attitudes of railway staff to the hair-raising experiences of the ambitious hitchhiker. Complementing the author's previous books on steam power in the North East, this book covers the Midland and West Coast mainlines, as well as ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Fonthill Media United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Toadsmoor Road, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781552513
SKU
V9781781552513
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99-50
About Richard Gaunt
Richard Gaunt was born in Lancashire but grew up in Darlington. He attended QEGS Darlington and Corpus Christi College Cambridge, with a working life covering the steel, construction and chemicals industries as well as local government and more than 20 years as a director of a research consultancy. He is an accomplished photographer - his work has appeared ... Read more
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